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Dismissed19 October 20233318598

7 Ashcroft Drive, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9NU

Planning appeal 3318598 at 7 Ashcroft Drive, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9NU (Chesterfield Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 October 2023 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

proposed new two storey house and associated works on land at 7 Ashcroft Drive, Old Whittington, Chesterfield with internal floor area o f 95sm

Authority
Chesterfield Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Berry A
Postcode
S41 9NU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular reference to private garden areas
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of 9 Ashcroft Drive, with particular reference to outlook and loss of light

What decided it

The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and would provide inadequate private garden space for future occupiers, contrary to the development plan and NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CLP20Policy CLP14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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